Synonyms of affright

Noun

1. panic, terror, affright, fear, fearfulness, fright

usage: an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

Verb

1. frighten, fright, scare, affright, stimulate, shake, shake up, excite, stir

usage: cause fear in; "The stranger who hangs around the building frightens me"; "Ghosts could never affright her"

Definition and meaning of affright (Dictionary)